Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A and B have money in the ratio of 2 : 1. If A gives ₹2 to B, the money will be in the ratio of 1 : 1. What were the initial money they had?

Options:

₹12 & ₹6

₹16 & ₹8

₹8 & ₹4

₹6 & ₹3

Correct Answer:

₹8 & ₹4

Explanation:

      A             :             B  

      2             :             1     = 3 .....(i)

      1             :             1    = 2 ....(ii)

Now, (i) × 2 and (ii) × 3

      A             :             B  

      4             :             2     = 6 

      3             :             3     = 6

      -1R = Rs. 2

Therefore,

A = 4R = Rs. 8

B = 2R = Rs. 4